Implementation Of RM2,500 Starting Pay Should Not Affect Allowances, Employment Terms - ABIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The introduction of a RM2,500 starting salary for semi-skilled jobs and graduates, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2027, should be implemented without affecting existing allowances or employment terms, said the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM).

Budget 2027: JPJ Welcomes Amendment To Make Drunk, Drug-impaired Drivers Pay Compensation

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents will be required to compensate victims under amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333).

Budget 2027: KPKT Receives RM6.355 Bln, Prioritises Housing And Public Facilities

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has been allocated RM6.355 billion under Budget 2027, an increase of RM266.74 million from this year, to strengthen the housing agenda, upgrade public facilities, improve community well-being and enhance fire and rescue services preparedness nationwide.

Budget 2027 Bolsters Islamic Development, Religious Education, Personnel Welfare – JAKIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The allocation for Islamic affairs has increased to RM3.1 billion under Budget 2027, from RM2.6 billion last year, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening Islamic development, including religious education and the welfare of religious personnel.

Budget 2027: Cash Aid, Targeted Subsidies Crucial To Ease Living Costs - FOMCA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) has described the cash assistance and targeted subsidies under Budget 2027 as crucial to easing household burdens.

TERAJU Hails Budget 2027 Measures To Drive Bumiputera Firms’ Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 announcement to raise government procurement thresholds for Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4 is an important step towards expanding their participation in the national economic value chain.

Budget 2027 To Drive Technology, Industrial Development In Northern Region - NCIA

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to strengthen the Northern Region’s position as a national hub for economic growth, technology and industrial development through an emphasis on high-value investments, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.

Budget 2027 Channels Savings Back To Rakyat, Businesses While Maintaining Fiscal Discipline – PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to channel savings from targeted subsidy reforms and stronger revenue collection back to the rakyat and businesses while maintaining fiscal discipline, said PwC Malaysia.

Budget 2027: PDRM To Strengthen Operational Capabilities, Combat Digital Crime - IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will optimise the use of allocations under Budget MADANI 2027 to strengthen operational readiness, enhance enforcement capabilities and address increasingly complex digital crime threats.

MADANI Budget 2027 Addresses Needs of All Segments of Society For Fairness, Dignified Living

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget provides a fair and equitable share for citizens from all strata of life, despite the government navigating a tough global landscape, as it is fully cognizant of the challenges ordinary people face in their everyday lives.

SME Tax Cut To Provide Up To RM6,000 In Savings -- SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) welcomes the one per cent corporate income tax reduction for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, which is expected to provide up to RM6,000 in tax savings to over 300,000 SMEs.

KSN Confident Civil Servants Ready To Shoulder Responsibility To Implement Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN), Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, is confident that civil servants are ready to shoulder their duties and responsibilities to ensure the swift and effective implementation of government policies, including Budget 2027.